In the realm of entrepreneurial competitions, the television show “Shark Tank” has captivated audiences with its intense pitch sessions and high-stakes investment negotiations. Here is a new twist for Juniors (Children/Kids), Lemon Ideas is launching a new and exciting format : The Eagle Sky Pitching. Instead of swimming with sharks, Junior Innovators now can soar like eagles, showcasing their ideas and soaring to new heights.

This is the place for young ones to give ‘eagle’ wings to their ideas -Dreams.

Why Eagle ?

Let’s explore why the Eagle Sky Pitching format offers a refreshing approach for aspiring young innovators, change makers & entrepreneurs.

Embracing the Spirit of Innovation

The Eagle Sky Pitching format fosters an environment that celebrates innovation and forward thinking. Like the majestic eagle soaring above, this format encourages participants to explore uncharted territories, think outside the box, and present groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to revolutionize industries.

Nurturing Collaboration and Support

It’s not about competition, , The “Eagle Sky” emphasizes collaboration and support among participants. Rather than competing against each other, innovators come together to uplift and inspire one another, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals working towards a common goal.

Fostering Mentorship and Guidance

In the “Eagle Sky”, experienced industry experts and successful entrepreneurs take on the role of “Eagle mentors”. These mentors provide invaluable guidance, offering insights, feedback, and expertise to help participants refine their ideas, develop strong business strategies, and navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial journey.

Encouraging Risk-Taking and Resilience

Eagles are known for their fearlessness and resilience. Similarly, the “Eagle Sky” encourages participants to embrace risk-taking and overcome setbacks. By fostering an environment that values perseverance and resilience, this format empowers innovators to push boundaries, learn from failures, and ultimately soar to new heights of success.

Elevating Pitches to New Heights

The entrepreneurs would pitch high & fly. In “Eagle Sky”, the stage will be elevated, quite literally. Pitching from an elevated platform symbolizes the elevated aspirations and ambitions of the participants, inspiring them to reach for the sky in pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams.

Showcasing Vision and Impact

Eagles are renowned for their exceptional vision, capable of spotting prey from great distances. Similarly, the “Eagle Sky” focuses on participants’ ability to showcase their vision for the future and the potential impact of their ideas. By emphasizing the transformative power of innovation, this format encourages participants to think big and communicate their ideas with clarity and passion.

Leadership and Authority

Eagles are often regarded as symbols of leadership and authority. Similarly, the “Eagle Sky” values participants who display strong leadership qualities, confidently leading their teams and presenting themselves as authoritative figures in their respective fields.

Majestic Presence and Confidence

Eagles possess a majestic presence and exude confidence as they soar through the skies. The “Eagle Sky” appreciates participants who can command a room with their presence, radiating confidence and conviction in their ideas and business plans.

Conclusion

As the entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve, the “Eagle Sky” Pitching format offers a refreshing new inspiring format for young ones to fly high like an eagle.

Similar to the eagle persona, marked by high flight, keen vision, audacity, tenacity, selectiveness, risk-taking, and vitality, offers a compelling framework for personal and professional growth. It teaches us to value solitude and leadership, maintain clarity of vision, tackle adversity bravely, stay persistent, opt for quality, embrace challenges, and be adaptable in the face of change.

By embracing innovation, collaboration, and resilience, this format creates a supportive environment where aspiring entrepreneurs can spread their wings, soar to new heights, and make their visions a reality.

So, are you ready to embrace the spirit of the eagle and take your ideas to the sky? Get ready to pitch and let your entrepreneurial journey take flight!

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Introduction

Curiosity, often likened to a magic potion, holds the power to unlock a child’s untapped potential. It’s the elixir that fuels their innate desire to explore, to seek answers, and to grasp the world’s mysteries. In our rapidly evolving, entrepreneurial landscape, nurturing curiosity has never been more pivotal.

Enter the captivating realm of inquiry-based learning—an art that awakens the curious spirit as well as sparks innovation and entrepreneurship in young minds.

The Nature of Curiosity

However, as children grow, their curiosity can wane if not nurtured. This is where inquiry-based learning comes into play.

What is Inquiry-Based Learning?

Inquiry-based learning is an educational approach that places the student at the center of their learning experience. Instead of passively absorbing information, students actively engage in asking questions, investigating topics, and finding solutions. This method not only encourages curiosity but also develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.

Here are some key principles of inquiry-based learning:

Question-Driven: Inquiry-based learning begins with a question. Students are encouraged to ask questions about a topic or problem that piques their interest. These questions become the driving force behind their learning journey.

Exploration: Students explore and investigate the subject matter through research, experimentation, and observation. This hands-on approach fosters a deeper understanding and a sense of ownership over their learning.

Collaboration: Inquiry-based learning often involves collaborative learning experiences. Students work together, share their findings, and learn from one another. This promotes communication and teamwork skills.

Reflection: Throughout the process, students reflect on their findings and experiences. They learn to evaluate the validity of their sources, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions.

Encouraging Inquiry-Based Learning in Kids

Now that we understand the importance of curiosity and the principles of inquiry-based learning, let’s explore how parents and educators can encourage this approach in children:

Create a Curious Environment: Surround children with books, puzzles, and educational toys that stimulate their curiosity. Encourage exploration and play as avenues for learning.

Ask Open-Ended Questions: Instead of providing immediate answers, ask open-ended questions that prompt critical thinking. Encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas.

Support Their Interests: Pay attention to what fascinates your child and provide opportunities for them to explore those interests further. Whether it’s dinosaurs, space, or insects, nurturing their passions fuels their curiosity.

Visit Museums and Science Centers: Take field trips to museums, science centers, and nature reserves. These outings expose children to a wide range of topics and inspire questions and wonder.

Encourage Experimentation: Provide materials for simple experiments at home. Let children make predictions, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions from their observations.

Embrace Mistakes: Teach children that mistakes are part of the learning process. Encourage them to see failures as opportunities to learn and improve.

Celebrate Curiosity: Praise your child’s curiosity and their efforts to seek knowledge. Positive reinforcement reinforces the importance of questioning and learning.

Conclusion

Curiosity is the guiding star that leads humanity to its destiny

By fostering curiosity through inquiry-based learning, we empower children to become lifelong learners who are equipped to tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world. Remember that the art of curiosity is not just about finding answers but also about asking the right questions. Encourage your child’s questions, nurture their sense of wonder, and watch as they embark on a journey of endless discovery and growth.

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Introduction:

Imagine a world where every child has the opportunity to unlock their full potential and achieve their dreams. Now, imagine that this world is not just a dream but a tangible reality waiting to be discovered through the power of mentorship. In this blog, we’ll go on an exciting adventure to see how kids can get guidance from these successful business leaders & founders.

Buckle up, because the adventure is about to begin!

Chapter 1: The Special World of Entrepreneurship

Think of entrepreneurship like a magical forest. It’s full of chances to make new things and face challenges, just like a forest is filled with different plants and animals. Kids can learn so much from this world, and who better to guide them than successful entrepreneurs?

Chapter 2: The Mentorship Connection

Imagine there’s a special way for kids to meet these entrepreneurs. We’ll call it “Gupshup Spaces.” This is like a bridge that connects kids with their entrepreneur mentors. Through MentorConnect, kids can find mentors who share their interests, and together, they’ll explore the world of business.

Chapter 3: Learning Together

Every adventure starts with learning. Kids can learn from their entrepreneur mentors through  virtual meetups, workshops, and webinars, kids can gain insights into the world of business, innovation, and leadership. They can ask questions, seek advice, and learn the secrets of entrepreneurial success.

Chapter 4: Creativity Boost

Creativity is like a magic potion for entrepreneurs. Kids and their mentors can do fun activities together. They can create games or come up with new ideas for products. These creative encounters can inspire innovation and turn dreams into reality.

Chapter 5: Keeping a Journal

Every adventurer needs a journal to write down their journey. Kids can keep a “My Journal” to remember what they’ve learned. It’s like having a map to look back on and use in the future.

Chapter 6: Finding the Perfect Idea

In our special forest, there’s something called the “My Million dollar Idea.” Kids can find it with their mentor’s help. They can think of new ideas, make a small version, and test it out. It’s like finding hidden treasure!

Chapter 7: The Big Show

As our young entrepreneurs progress on their quests, they can participate in the Grand Juniors  contests, a magical event where they showcase their projects and innovations. Successful entrepreneurs can be the judges and give feedback. It’s like a talent show but for cool ideas!

Mentorship is like a magical key that can help kids become great entrepreneurs. With the help from successful business people, kids can make their dreams come true. Let’s encourage kids to ask for help from these mentors, go on their adventure, and discover the magic of mentorship. Together, we can make the future brighter and more creative for everyone.

Are you ready to start this exciting journey? Join us in unlocking the power of mentorship and watch young entrepreneurs’ dreams come true!

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In 2021, we laded up with the 6th edition of Innopreneurs. Innopreneurs, a platform for start-up founders, entrepreneurs, and aspirants to showcase their ideas in action and reap the benefits of validation, networking, mentoring, and funding opportunities today announced the 10 winners of its 6th edition in presence of Chief Guest, His Excellency Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, Minister of Economic Affairs, Bhutan. ‘Innopreneurs was organized for one year, and it’s our 6th edition of Innopreneurs, we have been able to give a stage to over 350 start-ups and entrepreneurs and conducted over 35+ digital rounds. In this 6th edition, we were able to take Innopreneurs to India and 5 other countries around the world and in the process sign over 150 partners. We had over 1000 start-ups registered and over 5000+ entrepreneurs as an audience,’ said Deepak Menaria, Founder and CEO of Lemon Ideas. His Excellency, Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, Minister of Economic Affairs, Bhutan, ‘I want to convey the greetings of his excellency, the king of Bhutan. We would like to have more interaction and partnerships with the Lemon family. You have created a really good ecosystem; we want a similar ecosystem in Bhutan through you. We need mentors and people to aspire to our young entrepreneurs and I see Lemon playing a pivotal role in doing this. Entrepreneurs have to not only look for money but should focus on inner peace. Skilling is important for us. We want your support in that.’ With over thirty regional rounds in the country itself in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Telangana, etc. Innopreneurs was organized in 5+ countries like in Maldives, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

Here giving some words of notable personalities, those are playing pivotal roles to make it happen.

“Good to see one more year of Innopreneurs, now spreading across South East Asia. Good work filtering the top 10, I found it worth my time listening to all of them. I am very impressed with the kind of innovations here. I want to see this forum grow into a community that is engaged continuously and has continued learning,” said Nagaraja Prakasam, Angel Impact Investor & Partner – Acumen Fund.

“I was on the Finale Jury, the ideas I witnessed were amazing they have great potential! What impressed me the most is the variety of ideas; it throws light on the effort that has gone into bringing all these ideas here. Lemon has been a very valuable partner for GIZ. We are coming out with programs to include some of the start-ups in the Indo-German connect program.,” Mr. Shankar Kumar (Special Guest), Technical Expert & Advisor at GIZ added.

Vatsal Kanakiya, 100x venture capital, said “This was a wonderful experience. Very innovative ideas for both local and global contexts. I am blown away by the quality of pitching and teams.”

“Lemon’s ecosystem is nurturing. My biggest takeaway was the collaboration spirit. I enjoyed this journey thoroughly and learned a lot from the start-up community,” said Anil Alex, Sales Leader – India & ANZ at Portescap.

“Exciting to see age is just a number (contestant’s age bracket 15 – 58), it doesn’t affect the depth of work. There were many varied fields, but one thing I found common, is the passion among all of them and resilience to achieve the ideas,” said Dr. Charvi Mehta, Technical Expert at GIZ.

“As a competition that was launched by Lemon Ideas in 2014, the platform has evolved from a conventional B-plan contest to a platform capable of transforming the definition of entrepreneurship as a whole. With various partners ranging from Embassies, Incubators, Ecosystem Organizations, Co-working Spaces, Government Departments, Corporates, etc., this year Innopreneurs was able to bring many voices to the table.

“Grand Finale of Startup contest Innopreneurs 2020 scheduled on February 20. Some key facts about this are below.

1. The sixth edition of the annual event organized by Lemon Ideas had more than 1000 participants from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Maldives.
2. The program over 6 months witnessed more than 500 startup presentations.
3. Partners for this edition included German federal organisation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), manufacturer Portescap and Bangalore based analytics startup Discover Dollar (winner of 2 nd edition).
4. Prominent sectors include Healthcare, Environment, Energy, Agriculture, Education, E-Commerce, Social Impact among others.
5. More than 60% of teams in the top 100 have a patent dimension in their story.
6. Top 100 startups to get mentoring, a chance to pitch to investors, participate in experiential learning activities and explore collaborations with other startups.

Nagpur: The sixth edition of the annual startup competition Innopreneurs organized by incubator Lemon Ideas has come to an end after taking both the national and international entrepreneurial landscape by a storm for the past several months. The grand finale of the competition will be held on February 20 in the presence of eminent guests including Shri Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, Minister of Economic Affairs, Bhutan, Mr Burak Buyukdemir, Founder, Startup Istanbul among others. Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey is expected to join the award ceremony.

Innopreneurs 2020 saw registrations of more than 1000 startups not only from India but also from countries like Maldives, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. They were selected through a rigorous exercise that consisted of more than 50 online selection rounds conducted virtually over a period of six months. The eminent panel of Jury and Keynote speakers as part of the finale includes Dr Nagaraja Prakasam- Impact Investor, Vatsal Kanakiya-CTO, 100X.vc, Chintan Bakshi- Startup Oasis, Hemant Gupta- BSE Sammaan CSR, Prajakt Raut- Applyifi, Raghu Cavle- SVP- Infosys, Shankar Kumar from GIZ and Dheeraj Saxena, of Portescap. Founder of Discover Dollar Subrahmanya Rao –winner of 2015 edition would be prominently present too. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities. We believe Lemon into Lemonade. No wonder that many of the participants this year focused on solving the unique set of problems that the COVID 19 pandemic brought into our world. The digital avatar we had to take this year also gave us the opportunity of going international; said LEMON founder Deepak Menaria. He said there were several groundbreaking ideas presented during the competition that he would like to see turn into successful businesses soon. ‘This time, it’s not just the competition, through the Centurion Startup Stage, Lemon School of
Entrepreneurship (LSE) has conducted 100 hours of pre-finale engagement activities for the top 100 startups as part of the larger objective of the platform,’said Innopreneurs CEO Krishnkant Chaturvedi. The participants had readiness boot camp, guest talks/AMAs (Ask Me Anything), mentoring sessions, experiential collaboration activities, pre-finale pitching rounds, exclusive investment rounds, incubation explorations and corporate collaboration exploration. All these activities happened between January 30 and February 19. The top 500 startups will also have the chance to attend a three months long Master Class conducted by experts from LSE under the leadership of Lt Col Saurabh Shah (Retired) Several partner organizations that helped conduct the regional and international rounds include various embassies, incubators, and prominent colleges, co-working spaces, government departments and corporates. Chief among them were German federal agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), manufacturer of miniature motors Portescap and Bangalore based analytics startup Discover Dollar. Notable guests during the various events at Lemon included Shri Anurag Thakur, member of parliament and Shri Devendra Fadnavis, former chief minister of Maharashtra, Mr Hanmant Gaikwad (Founder – BVG) Mr Anil Joshi, Managing Partner of Unicorn India Ventures, Ms Shanti Mohan, Founder and CEO Lets Venture, More than 100 experts, entrepreneurs participated as Jury during various pitching sessions from 20 cities across India & Abroad. Companies like 100x.vc, Aurum Ventures and NextGen Ventures are the exclusive investment panel while others such as Ah! Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Indian Angel Network, FundVice, Faad Network, Chandigarh Angel Network, VDOSH Capital would join the investment rounds too. We would like to pay a notable mention to our lead partners this year. First, we have

1. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) which is an international organisation created for sustainable development with worldwide operations in various parts of their world. GIZ aims at development through the dissemination of new technologies and innovations to promote and strengthen growth.

2. We have Portescap which is a leading manufacturer of miniature motors for performance-critical applications. Through their various innovations in fields ranging from medical devices to aerospace and defence, Portescap has helped bring versatility to Innopreneurs. Our last lead partner is a familiar organization.

3. Discover Dollar. Discover Dollar helps companies identify and resolve overpayments and leakages by analysing data using AI and technology. Discover Dollar has made a name for itself amongst Indian startups have won various international awards.

Overall, our partners and lead partners have greatly contributed to Innopreneurs and its success. Over the course of Innopreneurs 6th edition, we have had various guests come and go. Our guests have devoted hours and hours to helping our entrepreneurs and our community with advice from lived experiences and have crafted speeches and talks to share with our Lemon community. A few examples of notable guests are Mr Anil Joshi, Managing Partner of Unicorn India Ventures, Ms Shanti Mohan, Founder and CEO LetsVenture, Shri Anurag Thakur, member of parliament and Devendra Fadnavis, former chief minister of Maharashtra and many more! Further, To provide the participants, with the best possible experience, Innopreneurs hand-picks their Jury members to ensure the best quality of the examination for its participants. These members all come from esteemed and established positions in companies all around the world. Some members of our jury have been Mandar Akant, the V.P (Trade Forex) HDFC Bank, Kapil Sharma, the Founder, PADHARO, Aditya Shah from TiE Udaipur and various more. In terms of our investment panels, we have two primary types of investment panels for our participants who make it to the last rounds. First, we have exclusive panels with institutions such as 100x.vc, Aurum Ventures, and NextGen Ventures and various experts all across the country and the USAA. Further, we have our generic investment panel with companies such as Ah! Ventures, Venture Catalysts, Indian Angel Network, FundVice, Faad Network, Chandigarh Angel Network, VDOSH Capital. Another unique element of Innopreneurs, our 6th edition is the Centurion Startup Stage. The Centurion Startup Stage program is a programme being conducted over the next 3 weeks during the pre-finale engagement of Innopreneurs Startup Contest (6th Edition) wherein Top 100 startups from India
and other South Asian countries would have access to the following: Readiness Boot Camp (10 Training Sessions), Guest talks/AMAs (Ask Me Anything), On the 18th of February, we will have our long-awaited finale pitching from our Top 25 startups, along with a Panel Discussion titled ‘Post Covid- What drives Entrepreneurs: Problem or Funding’ and on the 19th we will have a roundtable discussion with CEOs. After our finale, we have the coveted Grand Finale on the 20th of February with the Grand Finale Pitching by Top 10 Startups, addresses from our respected guests and the long-awaited award ceremony for our winners. But, Innopreneurs does not stop there. Our post- Grand Finale events entail Incubation Explorations, Corporate Collaboration Explorations, Investment Explorations and Innopreneurs Committed Value (which comprises various handbooks, workshops and resources which are valued at over a lakh in amount) for our Top 500 Startups. We will also be providing them with access to our 3 Month Master-Class on Entrepreneurship along with showcasing our Top 100 Startups Publication and sharing our ‘Startups Stories’ which will feature blogs and videos from the event. All in all, despite the trying and complicated times that COVID-19 has presented not only to Innopreneurs but all struggling entrepreneurs wishing to make their ideas into a livelihood, We hope that Innopreneurs 6th edition has been able to come through strong and provide numerous individuals with life-changing experiences. From the various boot camps and resources to the networking opportunities and the exposure provided at Innopreneurs, we hope that each participant will walk away from this competition with a valuable lesson and a will to continue to grow their ideas into fruition.

Here are the top 10 publications.

1. HVA Chemical Solution Pvt. Ltd.
2. Solnce Green Energy LLP
3. GoWash
4. BMH TRANSMOTION
5. Chezuba
6. Druksell
7. Supply.mv
8. iAudit (Infilytics Private Limited)
9. Agri Yug
10.Hesa Rural

HVA Chemical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. HVA makes solid-fuel from single-use waste plastics through a patented process. With over 40% more Gross Calorific Value (GCV) than wood and higher burning time, This product can generate energy as much as fuelwood in less than 50% of the time and has a shelf life of 10 years. This fuel burns with high-efficiency and thus converting most of the waste plastics to energy and ash. Test report suggests a low amount of CO2 (80% less than fuelwood) is being released, no heavy metals released and no emission of CO, SO2
and NO2 gases. The manufacturability of our product is highly robust and scalable as the fuel shows a low variation in performance for any plant capacity. HVA Chemical Solution got 1st prize. This shows the role of energy in future. The nation with sustainable energy setups will rule the world. The Kardashev scale is a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it is able to use. The measure was proposed by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev in 1964. We are a Type-I civilization. We’re not able to fetch energy even from our own solar system completely. So we can say that energy is the future and Saguna Annamalai proved it again.

By

Vaibhav Singh
Hindu College. University of Delhi
New Delhi – 110007
Phone. +91-9455599489

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• Winner: Anbarasan V HVA Chemical Solution Pvt. Ltd. Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu
  Early traction startup making solid-fuel from single-use waste plastics through a novel patented process.
• Runner up: Sonam Chophel, Druksell, Thimphu Bhutan
  Largest online marketplace for authentic Bhutanese products made and grown in Bhutan, where customers from around the world can shop, buy, and get their orders delivered at their doorsteps in their own home country.
• 2nd runner up: Tarwadi Yash AvinashSolnce Green Energy Surat, Gujarat
  A stand-alone and decentralized Solar Thermal Desalination Technology, which can convert seawater into mineralized drinkable. Winner of UNDP’s Innovation 4SDGs Challenge

Special Recognition 

• Vamsi Udayagiri, Hesa Rural/ Last Mile Connect Hyderabad, Telangana
  Hesa connecting Rural India Phygitally through their digital platform and 5000+ village lever Hesaathis. They are brand agnostic and help businesses with an end to end access to rural markets.
• Yashwant Budhwani,  Gowash Nagpur, Maharashtra
  E-Scooter Based Smart Washer which washes cars. 6000+ washes in 8 months
• Deepak Kumar: Agri Yug Kharagpur, West Bengal
  They are making farmer’s lives easier by providing services from soil testing to market linkage affordable and accessible. Currently working with 500+farmers

Rest of the top 10

• Raid Shaaz Waleed Supply.mv Male, Maldives
  Online retail platform, creating virtual transparent relationships between buyers and sellers from different sectors and categories. With 150+ leading supplier and all major brands listed only on their platform.
• Ravindra Dekate, BMH Transmotion Nagpur, Maharashtra
  A foldable & portable storage system for agriculture and horticulture produce such as grain without any fumigation, aims to reduce losses. They have presented their new & unique on multiple international platforms.
• Palak Vasa iAudit, Rajkot, Gujarat
  A web-based application that automates Internal Audit processes and helps organisations manage their risk in an accurate, comprehensive, and time-bound manner.
• Sukhendra Rompally Chezuba Hyderabad, Telangana
  A global online volunteering platform facilitating corporate employees and skilled professionals to assist NGOs through skill-based online volunteering. 5,000+ NGOs from 63 countries, 90,000+ registered online volunteers from 100+ countries

Some special mention categories were:

• Youngest Participant

• • Age 15: Yashonetini, SPOD(SHOES PAINTED ON DEMAND) Nagpur, Maharashtra
  • Age 17: Harsh Jha Thrifty AI  Pune, Maharashtra
  • Age 18:Anish Gurjar Millennial Mentor, Gurugram Haryana
  • Age 18: Arjun Pandey Scout Me, New Delhi

• Veteran Participant:
  
  • Age 58: Shriram Mokhasi POWER FACTOR Bangalore, Karnataka
  • Age 57: Ravindra Dekate BMH Transmotion Nagpur, Maharashtra
  • Age 55: Dr Pradeep Kagane SILAZO Nashik, Maharashtra

Teams from the smallest place:

• Trongsa(Bhutan) 19K population Pema C. Gyaltshen, Kingdom Essences
• Khrew(J&K) 22k Population Tahir Nazir, Functional Chicken Nuggets

Best International teams:

• Raid Shaaz Waleed Supply.my Male, Maldives
• Sonam Chophel Druksell Thimphu Bhutan
• Aditi Goyal Learn Infinity Kathmandu, Nepal

All Woman team:

• GAINALOE.PVT.LTD Vyshnavi Srinivas, Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh
• BIOZYME- Green Technology Industrial Solution Dr Sarika Gupta Tonk Rajasthan 
• MEDGURU DIGITAL LEARNING LLP Trishala Punjabi Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Special Philanthropy mention:

• NitiBodh, Pulkit Prakash, Niti bodh, New Delhi

Team saying no to funding – Offbeat Startup:

• Harsh Lal, Medicfibers, New Delhi

Most breakthrough innovation with 6 Patents:

• Chirag Jain EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd.  Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

The impact is more important than profits for these 2 startups:

• Raman Backyard creators, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
• Sumanth Mudaliar Oneceptual Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Startups promoting Circular Economy:

• Angraj Swami ecowrap, Jaipur Rajasthan
• Ravi Ravariya rcube, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Dhanush C Gowda, Newspaperwood, Bangalore, Karnataka

Startups that produce Natural products:

• Sunny Rajopadhyaya Chayu, Bagmati Nepal
• Penjor Dorji, Natural pigment, Thimphu, Bhutan
• Pema C. Gyaltshen Kingdom Essences Trongsa, Bhutan

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